EV chargers Frankston VIC 3199

Home EV charging that suits a Frankston switchboard

A Tesla Wall Connector, Sigenergy or GoodWe charger on its own protected circuit, with the old board checked before we quote and any upgrade inside one fixed price. Fitted by our own A-Grade electricians and set up to charge from your solar.

  • ★★★★★ Rated Excellent on Google
  • A-Grade licensed, REC 32300
  • 15 min from our Somerville base
Most Frankston homesSingle-phase, some three-phase
Usual charger here7kW on a 32A circuit
Old switchboardChecked before the quote
Standard installAbout half a day
EV charging in Frankston

The charger is easy. The board is the question.

Most of the calls we take about EV chargers Frankston owners want fitted come from the same kind of house: single-storey brick veneer from the 1960s to the 1980s, a garage or driveway down one side, and a switchboard that has never been touched. Sometimes that board is on the outside wall. Just as often it sits in a hallway cupboard or the back of a wardrobe, a long way from where the car parks.

A charger draws a steady 32 amps for hours at a time, which is more than anything else the house runs. An original board with ceramic fuses and no spare space was never designed for that, so we look at it first, work out the cable route from the board to the parking spot, and decide whether the board stays, gets extra protection or is replaced. Whatever it needs is written into the same fixed quote.

Supply matters too. Frankston is mostly single-phase, with three-phase on some streets depending on when the connection went in. Single-phase gives you about 7kW, which adds roughly 40km of range for every hour on the charger and covers most commutes overnight. If the house already has three-phase, we can fit 11kW or 22kW where the car accepts it. More on our other work around Frankston.

Powerband electrical van parked outside a garage at a frankston south home during a solar, battery and ev charger install
Our van at a Frankston South job where an EV charger went in with solar and a battery.
What goes into a Frankston install

EV chargers Frankston garages and driveways can take

Three brands we install and stand behind, and the electrical work that makes them safe on an older house.

01

Tesla Wall Connector

Works with any car on a Type 2 plug, not only a Tesla. Up to 7kW on single-phase and 11kW on three-phase. It is slim enough for a narrow garage wall or a carport post, and the app shows every session.

  • Up to 7kW single-phase
  • 11kW on three-phase
  • Any Type 2 car
02

Sigenergy and GoodWe chargers

The Sigen EV AC charger goes up to 22kW, and the SigenStor EV DC module works inside a Sigenergy system. GoodWe HCA chargers come in 7kW, 11kW or 22kW. Both talk to their own inverters, so solar charging is simple to set up.

  • Sigen EV AC to 22kW
  • GoodWe HCA 7, 11 or 22kW
  • Pairs with the inverter
03

A dedicated, protected circuit

Every charger gets its own circuit from the board with the correct protection, never a shared power point. On a Frankston house where the board is inside, that usually means a neat cable run through the roof space and down to the garage or carport.

  • Own circuit, own protection
  • Cable run planned on site
  • Certificate of Electrical Safety
04

Switchboard work where needed

If the original board cannot take the load, we replace it with one that has room for what comes later, such as heat pump hot water or an induction cooktop. The price is in the quote before you agree to anything.

  • Board checked at the visit
  • Upgrade in the fixed price
  • Space left for future circuits
Products we install in Frankston

The full range is on our products page.

Tesla charger installation FrankstonTesla Wall Connector

Up to 7kW on single-phase or 11kW on three-phase, on its own protected circuit from the switchboard.

  • 7kW single-phase
  • 11kW three-phase
Home EV charger FrankstonSigenergy

The Sigen EV AC charger, up to 22kW, and the SigenStor EV DC module, both run from the same app as a Sigenergy battery.

  • Sigen EV AC charger
  • SigenStor EV DC module
EV charger installation FrankstonGoodWe HCA

Rated IP66 for carports and driveways, in 7kW, 11kW and 22kW versions to suit single or three-phase supply.

  • 7kW
  • 11kW
  • 22kW
EV charging FrankstonSolar and battery

Pair the charger with solar and a battery and set it to use surplus solar first, then off-peak power.

  • Solar charging
  • Off-peak scheduling
Jobs nearby

Chargers we fitted around Frankston

We have not published a charger job inside Frankston itself yet. These three are close by, each written up with the full specification.

All case studies

Frankston South: EV charger, solar and 27.12kWh

A double-storey home on a tin and Klip-Lok roof. 19 all-black Jinko panels across three roof planes, a Sigen Hybrid inverter and a SigenStor battery on a new concrete pad beside the switchboard, plus the EV charger. The layout was redrawn after measuring, leaving room for more panels later.

  • 19 x 475W all-black Jinko
  • SigenStor 27.12kWh
  • One and a half days on site
Read the case study

Langwarrin: one design, four upgrades

A busy family home in nearby Langwarrin. 21.85kW of Jinko solar, 45.2kWh of Sigenergy storage behind an upgraded switchboard in the garage, a 270L iStore heat pump and an EV charger, all planned as one system.

  • 21.85kW Jinko solar
  • Sigenergy 45.2kWh
  • Switchboard upgraded
Read the case study

Chelsea Heights: 7kW GoodWe charger

Up the highway in Chelsea Heights, 16 Jinko panels, a GoodWe single-phase hybrid inverter and three battery modules behind bollards in the garage, with a 7kW GoodWe EV charger. Everything went in on one visit and the board did not need upgrading.

  • 7.6kW solar
  • GoodWe 24.96kWh
  • 7kW GoodWe EV charger
Read the case study
How a Frankston charger goes in

Board first, charger second

A standard install is about half a day once the switchboard is sorted.

Switchboard and sigen ev charger mounted on a garage wall in camberwell, installed by powerband electrical
  1. 01
    Site visit

    We open the board, confirm single or three-phase, check the main supply and measure the route from the board to where the car parks.

  2. 02
    Charger chosen with you

    Tesla, Sigenergy or GoodWe, sized to your supply and your car, with an eye on any solar you have or plan.

  3. 03
    One fixed quote

    Charger, circuit, cable run and any board work in a single written price. No surprises on the day.

  4. 04
    Install

    A dedicated, protected circuit, the charger mounted and tested. Usually about half a day for a standard job.

  5. 05
    Set up before we leave

    Connected to your Wi-Fi, solar charging and off-peak scheduling switched on, and the Certificate of Electrical Safety issued.

Costs and incentives

What a Frankston charger really costs to run

There is no Victorian rebate on a home EV charger, and we will not pretend otherwise. The saving comes from how you charge.

01
Fixed price, no rebate

Home EV chargers do not attract VEU or any Solar Victoria rebate. We quote one fixed price for the charger, circuit and any switchboard work, so you know the number before we start.

02
Charge in off-peak windows

The charger can be scheduled to run in your retailer's cheapest hours overnight, so the car is full by morning without touching peak rates.

03
Or charge from the roof

Set to prefer surplus solar, the charger soaks up what you would otherwise export. The panels and inverter still carry their own incentives, explained on solar and battery in Frankston.

Why Powerband in Frankston

Electricians who start at the board

A charger is only as good as the circuit behind it.

01
We know these old boards

Original Frankston switchboards in cupboards and wardrobes are a normal day for us, not a reason to add a call-out fee.

02
Our own A-Grade electricians

REC 32300. Nobody on the job is a subcontractor, and the person who quotes understands the wiring.

03
Solar and battery under one roof

SAA accredited and a New Energy Tech Approved Seller, so if you add panels or a battery later, the charger is already part of the plan.

04
Set up properly, not just plugged in

Wi-Fi, solar mode and scheduling are configured with you before we pack up.

Reviews

What ev chargers customers say

Live Google reviews. Look for the EV charger and Sigenergy jobs.

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The whole experience of working with Powerband has been fantastic. From the get go they were helpful with the design, requirements and answering all the questions we had about the install. We couldn't be happier with choosing them for the job. Special thanks to Bailey and the team for getting the entire installation done in one day it was a huge job so for it to be done and to such a high standard is much appreciated Thanks everyone at Powerband for all you've done
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Ken Henderson
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We have just had a Braemer Dominator reverse cycle ducted system installed by the Powerband Electrical team to replace our gas-fired system. We were very happy with the whole process, from the sales/design discussions with Dayle to the installation by the team led by Julian and including Logan and Darren. Using the existing ducting had its challenges but the team overcame them well. Julian set up the AirTouch5 control system & zoning with us and with a sudden cold snap arriving it has proven simple to use to create a comfortable environment. In fact we are already finding it far more effective system than the considerably larger gas unit and a more uniform heat with less draughts. Thanks to the Powerband team. Ken in Glen Waverley
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Nessrin m
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Amazing service and work! Would definitely recommend Tim and his team 👍
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Carrick McLellan
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Petris and his electrical team did 2 inverter airconditioner installs as part of our whole solar system install. Great workers, good thinkers who could sort out a couple of small issues in short order and wonderful people to have around our house. Organised and professional. Highly recommend Powerband.
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Brad Adams
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Work was carried out very effectively and efficiently with the guys cleaning up after themselves. Very happy with the service and end product.
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Darren Morris
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Very happy with our solar and battery install. Everything was well explained before, during and after and completed on time. Would definetly recommend.
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Jarrod Bailey
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Had the Powerband team electrify out whole house. Updated the heating / cooling with split systems, replace gas cooktop & hot water and put solar on with a 30kw battery. No gas bill, solar is producing more energy than we consume. These days we barely even have the supply charge. As part of it, they put the package together of what we wanted and needed to future proof our house and showed us several options for paying for it, in the end we opted for a 5-year interest free loan. Looking at our numbers, most of the loan will be paid off from the savings from our gas and electricity savings. All the work and upgrades done and barely any out of pocket cost, nice.... The team were great - worked in with timing for the jobs when it worked for us. The boys on site were all great, friendly, polite and professional. Did the job well and packed up (and cleaned up) well. Happy to recommend Powerband to anyone wanting to electrify their house in a cost-effective way.
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Stephen Wratten
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Great local friendly Aussie company, very neat job, cleaned up after. Installed 15kw solar and 24kw Sigenergy, zero hassles.. 👍
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Liga Byron
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The installation guys were really good. Polite. And cleaned up when the job was done. I would highly recommend them. The price was also very good.
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Will Livesay
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Powerband Electrical are always great to work with. Reliable, professional, and easy to coordinate with on jobs. Their team communicates well and turns up when they say they will. Highly recommend.
FAQ

Frankston EV charger questions

Anything else, call 0466 355 441. You will speak with an electrician.

My Frankston switchboard is inside a wardrobe. Can a charger still go in?

Yes. We run a dedicated circuit from the board through the roof space or under the floor to the garage or carport. Where the old board cannot carry the extra load, we include a replacement in the same fixed quote.

How fast will a home charger fill my car?

On single-phase, a 7kW charger on a 32A circuit adds roughly 40km of range per hour. On three-phase, 11kW or up to 22kW is possible if your car can accept it.

Is there a rebate on EV chargers in Victoria?

No. There is no Victorian rebate on a home EV charger and we do not lodge one. Solar panels, inverters and batteries have their own incentives, which we apply on those quotes.

Do I need three-phase power?

No. Most Frankston homes are single-phase and a 7kW charger covers a normal week of driving overnight. If you already have three-phase, a faster charger is an option.

Which charger brand do you recommend?

It depends on what else is on the house. With a Sigenergy or GoodWe inverter, the matching charger links in easily. Without solar, the Tesla Wall Connector is a tidy choice for any Type 2 car.

How long does the install take?

About half a day for a standard job. Board replacements or long cable runs add time, and we tell you that at the site visit.

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